Software Engineer-Mid Level

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a mid level Software Engineer to support our internal research programs. The Mid-Level Software Engineer designs, develops, tests, and maintains software applications that support business and customer needs. This role works independently on well-defined features while collaborating closely with senior engineers, product managers, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions. The engineer applies sound engineering principles, contributes to continuous improvement, and helps ensure reliable, secure, and maintainable systems.

Why Work with us?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Responsibilities include:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy software features and components in accordance with established standards and best practices


• Collaborate with product owners, designers, and other engineers to translate requirements into technical solutions


• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code


• Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback


• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software defects and performance issues


• Contribute to system design discussions and technical decision-making


• Develop and maintain unit, integration, and automated tests


• Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes


• Adhere to security, compliance, and data protection requirements


• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives


• Continuously learn new technologies and recommend improvements to tools, processes, or architectures


• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

• Must be a US citizen


• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.


• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience


• 3–5 years of professional software development experience


• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, Python, Go)


• Experience building and maintaining production-grade applications


• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, microservices, or service-oriented architectures


• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases


• Working knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git)


• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), CI/CD pipelines and Agile methodologies


• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Azure


• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)


• Experience with CI/CD tools and automation


• Knowledge of secure coding practices and performance optimization


• Exposure to front-end frameworks or full-stack development

Core Competencies:

• Ability to work independently while knowing when to seek guidance


• Strong collaboration and communication skills


• Accountability for delivering high-quality work on time


• Adaptability in a fast-paced technical/development environment


• Commitment to continuous improvement and learning

  All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.